Barrington Middle School

Welcome, 

Bienvenido, Bienvenu, Bem-vindo, Willkommen,

歡迎, benvenuto, Hoş geldin,Καλώς ήρθατε

Fáilte, Bem-vindo, स्वागत छ, добро пожаловать, vitajte

Ласкаво просимо, üdvözlöm, 환영합니다

,ברוך הבא

to BMS 

This year, we would like to celebrate and recognize the various languages spoken at Barrington Middle School. If you would like to include the language spoken in your home, please complete the following link. 

Let’s Celebrate the Languages Spoken at BMS 2024 - 2025

Important Dates:

• No School, Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2024

• Presidential Town Hall Meeting, Thursday, November 7, 2024 (see below) 

• No School, Veterans Day, Monday, November 11, 2024 

• Thanksgiving Break, Thursday, November 28, 2024 - Friday, November 29, 2024

Barrington Public Schools believes accessibility and inclusion benefit everyone. The District is committed to planning accessible events and providing reasonable accommodations to support the full participation of all members of our community. For accommodations, please contact Barrington Middle School at 401.247.3160

Stay Connected with BMS:

• Barringtonmiddle.org

• BMS Morning TV Show

• BMS Daily Announcements 2024 - 2025

• BMS Club/Activities Schedule 2024 - 2025

• @bms_ri

• #bmsshines

~ 2 Week Look ~

~ BMS Current and Relevant News ~

8th Grade DC Field Trip Parent Information Meeting:

We are in the beginning stages of planning the annual spring 8th grade field trip to DC and will be holding an informational parent/guardian meeting on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm in the BMS Auditorium.  We are asking parents/guardians to attend this important meeting as we will be sharing information about the trip and receiving input from families on the direction of the trip.  This will be an in-person meeting.  If your child is thinking about attending the field trip, please consider attending this important meeting.

BMS Prevention Education Series:

We are pleased to inform you that a Prevention Education Series (PES) will be offered to all 7th and 8th grade students. This series consists of four sessions designed to provide valuable coping skills and educational resources aimed at preventing substance use, specifically focusing on the risks associated with alcohol and drugs during the adolescent years.

The sessions will be delivered in your child’s classroom by our Student Assistance Counselor,  Mrs. Gilda Johnson, who is certified to teach essential topics to equip students with the knowledge and strategies needed to make informed, healthy choices. This evidence-based series will serve as a positive and impactful addition to your child’s education.

If you prefer that your child does not participate in the Prevention Education Series, please notify Mrs. Gilda Johnson at:  johnsong@barringtonschools.org by November 10, 2024 so that arrangements can be made for your child to opt out of these sessions.

Thank you for your attention and support in fostering a safe and healthy learning environment for our students.

BMS Eagles Gazette newspaper:

Please click here for the latest version of Eagles Gazette!  Tons of great information!

BMS Library Newsletter:

Please click here for October’s BMS Library newsletter!

BMS Morning Show: 

Do you want to work on The Morning Show? Come to an informational meeting Tuesday November 12th after school in the TV Studio. Email Mr. Altieri with any questions.

Unified Theater Lego Raffle:

The BMS Unified Theater Lego Raffle is back! Tickets have been distributed to students and are available for purchase from November 4th until November 27th.  Tickets are 3 for $5 and the winners will be announced December 4th.  All proceeds go to BMS Unified Theater.  Extra tickets may be picked up in the office.  Thank you so much for your contribution.

BMS Yearbook:

Order your BMS Yearbook today!  Only $40.

• Visit Coffeepond.com

• Click on “Order Yearbooks”

• Password:  BMS25

• Continue checkout

Absolute last day to order will be April 22, 2025.  Click here for more detailed yearbook information.

Calling 8th Graders!  Baby pictures for yearbook:

It’s a tradition at BMS to include baby/toddler pictures in the BMS yearbook during their 8th grade year.

Please complete the following form and upload your child's baby photo directly through this form.To avoid confusion, please ensure only one photo is uploaded per student.

PLEASE NOTE: You need to be signed into your or your child's gmail account. If not, you will not be able to upload the photo.

DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 12, 2025  

Please contact Mr. Kearns (kearnsb@barringtonschools.org) in room 2221 if you have any questions. Thanks!

~ BMS Student Activities ~

BMS Boys Basketball:

CHANGE IN DATE!  There will be a mandatory meeting for any boy and their parent(s) wishing to try out for this year’s Boys Eagles Basketball team on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00 pm (NOT on Monday, October 28 at 6pm) in the BMS Student Union.

Tryouts will start November 18, 2024.

BMS Wrestling:

There will be a mandatory meeting for any students and their parent(s) wishing to participate on the wrestling team on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:00 pm in the BMS Student Union.

BMS Arts Alive!:

Registration is open for the BMS PTO/Arts Alive production of Newsies! The Monday rehearsal day is full and Wednesday has just a few slots left. There are still plenty of slots for the Sunday rehearsals- as a bonus Sundays are a smaller group so lots of fun! Please see the Arts Alive website for more information. You can register here.

~ Spotlight on Learning ~ 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Allston Leonard. Allston is one of the most amazing community members I have had the pleasure of teaching. He is so kind to his peers and so helpful. He greets his teachers each morning with a pleasant "hello" and says thank you at the end of each class. During the recent absence of a teacher assistant, Allston stepped in to help his peer who needed assistance with his work. Everyone should look to him as a role model of what great character and citizenship looks like. (Nominated by a member of the BMS Learning Community). 

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Anderson. She always makes lessons fun, and she is easygoing. Although the lessons are fun, we still get things done . (Nominated by Thalia Baillie)

This week, we would like to shine our BMS Spotlight on Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Dion. They are working together to keep the Middle school music program up and running. (Nominated by a member of our BMS Learning Community) 

Do you know of a BMS Faculty/Staff/Student member who is shining bright? If you do, please complete the form below and we can include the nomination in an upcoming newsletter. 

BMS Spotlight Nomination 

~ BMS Standing Items ~

BMS Procedures

• Dropoff/Pick Up Process - If you choose to drop-off and pick-up your student from BMS, please see this map for directions.  Bus Eligibility Guidelines

• Early Dismissal:  Handwritten notes brought to the office before homeroom or emails to bmsattendance@barringtonschools.org are needed every time you need to dismiss your student prior to the end of school.  Middle School level students are not allowed to bike home early, even with permission by note.  ID and a physical presence is required to dismiss your student early. Please note that the last early dismissal of the day is at 2:45 pm.  Please click here for full details about dismissing your student early from school.

• Daily Announcements:  Click this link daily to find out important information about upcoming clubs, sports, enrichment activities and more!

~ Community News ~

Barrington Free Flu Clinics:

Has everyone in your family had their flu vaccine?

Barrington is hosting two FREE flu clinics this fall.

Barrington High School Tuesday, 11/12/2024

220 Lincoln Avenue 4-7:30 p.m.

Barrington, RI 02806 In the cafeteria

COVID-19 vaccine will also be available.

Here’s some important information about the FREE flu vaccine clinic:

• Register online at schoolflu.com to schedule an appointment.

• Online registration is required to ensure the availability of the vaccine, walk-ins will be limited.

• Insurance information will be collected, but the vaccine is FREE whether you have insurance or not.

The flu is a serious, highly contagious, and sometimes deadly disease. Catching the flu means missing days of work and school. You might even have to spend time in the hospital. Don’t take the risk — the flu vaccine is your best protection against the flu.

For more information, visit health.ri.gov/flu/, or call the Department of Health’s information line at 401-222-5960.

Youth Program at the Barrington Public Library:

Draw with a Cartoonist! At the Barrington Library on Thursday, November 7, 2024.  Barrington Books presents Cara Bean!  Join Cara Bean for a presentation, discussion and even drawing lessons from her graphic nonfiction book, Here I am, I am Me!.